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Red-legged Partridge

Alectoris rufa

Not Evaluated

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Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (17 countries) and South America (Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Alectoris rufa (Red-legged Partridge)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカアシイワシャコ

Chinese 紅腳石雞

Spanish Perdiz roja

French Perdrix rouge

German Rothuhn

Portuguese perdiz-comum

Russian Красная куропатка

Similar Species in Alectoris

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Arabian Partridge

Alectoris melanocephala

Chukar / Chukar Partridge

Przevalski's Partridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-legged Partridge?

The scientific name of Red-legged Partridge is Alectoris rufa. It belongs to the genus Alectoris.

Where does Red-legged Partridge live?

Red-legged Partridge is found in Found across Europe (17 countries) and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy.

What family does Red-legged Partridge belong to?

Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) belongs to the genus Alectoris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does Red-legged Partridge belong to?

Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-legged Partridge?

The closest relatives of Red-legged Partridge in the genus Alectoris include Arabian Partridge, Barbary Partridge, Chukar / Chukar Partridge, Philby's Partridge, Przevalski's Partridge.